/tags/sonny-perdue Sonny Perdue en-US Copyright Fri, 15 May 2020 14:23:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-15/usda-secretary-says-despite-plant-closures-he-does-not-anticipate-food-shortages Sonny Perdue says he expects "85-90% production in probably a very few days or weeks." He also says the government is stepping up efforts to buy food from farmers and distribute it to families. Fri, 15 May 2020 14:23:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-15/usda-secretary-says-despite-plant-closures-he-does-not-anticipate-food-shortages Steve Inskeep /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-19/food-fight-how-2-trump-proposals-could-bite-into-school-lunch The pending federal rule changes could push a million kids off free or reduced-price school meals, at least temporarily. Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-19/food-fight-how-2-trump-proposals-could-bite-into-school-lunch Cory Turner /news-partners/2020-01-17/more-pizza-and-fries-usda-proposes-to-simplify-obama-era-school-lunch-rules The USDA proposed new rules to give school food administrators more flexibility and cut food waste. But critics argue the changes could pave the way for more pizza, burgers and French fries. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 23:11:10 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-17/more-pizza-and-fries-usda-proposes-to-simplify-obama-era-school-lunch-rules Allison Aubrey /news/2019-12-05/thousands-of-ohioans-may-lose-food-stamps-under-trump-administration-rule The White House is going forward with a rule that will make it harder for Ohioans in low-income counties to get food stamp benefits. The rule eliminates… Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:53:37 GMT /news/2019-12-05/thousands-of-ohioans-may-lose-food-stamps-under-trump-administration-rule Andy Chow /news/2019-07-24/trump-administration-plan-would-end-food-stamps-for-some-low-income-ohioans About 3.1 million people would lose food stamp benefits under the Trump administration's proposal to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the… Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:38:29 GMT /news/2019-07-24/trump-administration-plan-would-end-food-stamps-for-some-low-income-ohioans Carole Feldman /news-partners/2019-05-23/white-house-announces-16-billion-in-aid-to-farmers-hurt-by-china-trade-dispute The U.S. agricultural sector has been hit hard by the trade conflict with China. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says some of the aid money will be used to build markets elsewhere. Thu, 23 May 2019 15:19:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-05-23/white-house-announces-16-billion-in-aid-to-farmers-hurt-by-china-trade-dispute Bobby Allyn /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-07-30/weekly-reporter-roundtable-farm-tariffs-and-subsidies-12th-district-special-election The Trump administration announced last week that it will provide $12 billion in aid to farmers negatively impacted by his administration’s tariffs. U.S.… Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-07-30/weekly-reporter-roundtable-farm-tariffs-and-subsidies-12th-district-special-election /news-partners/2018-07-24/trump-administration-plans-12-billion-in-farm-aid-to-offset-tariffs Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the short-term assistance shows the president has the farmers' backs. GOP critics call it a bailout. Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:06:00 GMT /news-partners/2018-07-24/trump-administration-plans-12-billion-in-farm-aid-to-offset-tariffs Brian Naylor /news/2018-04-04/rep-marcia-fudge-says-democrats-wont-support-cuts-to-food-stamps Democrats and Republican in Congress passed a short term budget last month but another spending bill may not be as easy. The proposed Farm Bill has upset… Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:05:44 GMT /news/2018-04-04/rep-marcia-fudge-says-democrats-wont-support-cuts-to-food-stamps Mark Urycki